This book has many themes, I would say. In this book, there are many obstacles that Cassie and her brother have to overcome. It shows coming of age and maturity through experiences and pain because these kids have to figure out how racism affects their lives at an early age. They all learn how the world seems to be and they accept it. They soon learn that when life pushes you down, you have to get back up and keep going.
Another theme could be how it shows the importance of family. Cassie doesn't need to learn this lesson because its pretty much a second nature for her. She knows that family comes first and there is nothing more important than family. Mildred made it clear how much love they have for each other. I believe that is what motivates them to stick together as a family.
A third theme is hope in the face of destruction. Throughout the book, it is repeated over and over by the Logan family members that they will not lose the land and they would try to do anything that they could to keep it. The part that I remember most that shows this theme is the part that happens towards the end of the book. The part where David(Cassie's father) sets their cotton field on fire in order to bring everyone to work together as a team to fight off the fire. The people that are working together are the people that have previously threatened each other. Now that they face a common threat, they put differences aside and stop the fire from burning any more of the land.
Another theme could be how it shows the importance of family. Cassie doesn't need to learn this lesson because its pretty much a second nature for her. She knows that family comes first and there is nothing more important than family. Mildred made it clear how much love they have for each other. I believe that is what motivates them to stick together as a family.
A third theme is hope in the face of destruction. Throughout the book, it is repeated over and over by the Logan family members that they will not lose the land and they would try to do anything that they could to keep it. The part that I remember most that shows this theme is the part that happens towards the end of the book. The part where David(Cassie's father) sets their cotton field on fire in order to bring everyone to work together as a team to fight off the fire. The people that are working together are the people that have previously threatened each other. Now that they face a common threat, they put differences aside and stop the fire from burning any more of the land.
You've done a wonderful job here in your discussion of theme, and then using evidence to support it. Nicely done!
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